Vikings

The Vikings are reportedly down to 4 finalists for their head coaching job. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Jim Harbaugh was a "great" NFL head coach. Harbaugh was the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-2014 and compiled a record of 44-19-1 and 5-3 in the postseason.

The Vikings rallied from a 14-3 halftime deficit to the Chicago Bears Sunday to win 31-17 at U.S. Bank Stadium to close the season 8-9. Kirk Cousins threw for 250 yards and 3 touchdowns without an interception.

The Vikings are expected to among among a hand full of teams looking for a new head coach following the season. The popular type of head coaching candidate in recent years has been a young offensive minded coach.

The Vikings lost 37-10 at Green Bay against the Packers Sunday night to drop to 7-9. Today on WJON's 2-Cent Tuesday program listeners weighed in on whether head coach Mike Zimmer should stay or go.

If you're feeling cooped up and need a quick day trip, try heading to Moorhead, Minnesota to see an actual Viking burial ship.

Come the new year, the Minnesota Vikings skol chant will sound a little louder and reach a little further thanks to the addition of new international markets.

The Vikings led by 29-0 before Pittsburgh made a furious 2nd half comeback. Minnesota held on to win 36-28. Dalvin Cook returned to the lineup and ran for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The Vikings are still the hottest professional sports ticket in Minnesota but their not has hot as they were when the season began. According to TickPick, the no-fee secondary ticket marketplace, the average purchase price for this Thursday’s game is $184 -- 21%

The Vikings lost 34-26 on the road at the San Francisco 49ers Sunday. Viking running back Dalvin Cook left the game early due to a shoulder injury and was replaced by Alexander Mattison. It is unclear how much time, if any, Cook will miss.

The Vikings posted a 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers Sunday. Greg Joseph made a 29-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Vikings to the victory. The Vikings improve to 5-5 while dropping the Packers to 8-3.